New Mercedes-Benz CLA electric car boasts more than 650km of driving range and price tag to miss Luxury Car Tax and gain FBT exemption

Mercedes-Benz has confirmed details of its newest model, the stylish CLA four-door, coming to Australia with petrol-hybrid and electric variants.

The five-strong line-up of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA will arrive through May and June, with a starting price of $66,500 before on-roads for the most affordable of the three hybrid variants.

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The CLA180, CLA200, and CLA220 all run a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that’s assisted by an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. It draws power from a 1.3kWh lithium-ion battery and can power the car alone when less than 20kW is needed.

The CLA220 is a 4Matic model, so the drivetrain powers all four wheels, while the CLA180 and CLA200 are front-wheel drive.

In the two electric variants, the CLA200 Electric is rear-wheel drive with a WLTP range of 470km, while the CLA350 4Matic Electric is AWD with a 663km range.

The EVs can be charged at up to 320kW thanks to new-generation 800-volt EV architecture. The CLA200 Electric’s battery is 58kWh while the CLA350 4Matic Electric's is 85kWh.

Mercedes-Benz Australia is yet to specify the full list of which features will be available with which variants, but standard across the range are things like panoramic sunroofs, heated front seats, wireless phone charging, ambient lighting and facial recognition.

The models above base-level also score AMG design features and trim interior parts, while optional Premium Package features include a head-up display, adaptive LED headlights, Burmester surround sound and illuminated door sills.

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA pricing Australia

Variant	Price before on-roads
CLA180	$66,500
CLA200	$68,100
CLA220 4Matic	$84,300
CLA200 Electric	$72,200
CLA350 4Matic Electric	$91,300

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA drivetrain and efficiency

	CLA180	CLA200	CLA220 4Matic	CLA200 Electric	CLA350 4Matic Electric
Engine/Motors	1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine	1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine	1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine	Rear-mounted electric motor	Front and rear electric motors
Transmission	Eight-speed dual-clutch	Eight-speed dual-clutch	Eight-speed dual-clutch	Single-speed	Single-speed
Power	100kW	120kW	140kW	165kW	260kW
Torque	200Nm	250Nm	300Nm	335Nm	515Nm
Acceleration (0-100km/h)	8.8sec	8.0sec	7.1sec	7.5sec	4.9sec
Fuel/Energy consumption	5.4L/100km	5.4L/100km	5.8L/100km	14.4kWh/100km	14.9kWh/100km